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Autism Classroom Rules
We have simple classroom rules that each student practices and follows throughout the day. We are 1:1 program and I currently have 5 para’s in my classroom. In order for our students to be successful, we all NEED to be on the same page to create structure and consistency. Continue reading
Paraprofessional Procedures & Expectations
Para’s are the HEART of the classroom and we rely on them to help support and guide our students. At the beginning of the school year I give m paraprofessionals a packet that covers all of the classroom expectations as well as the procedures in the classroom. We are 1:1 program and I currently have … Continue reading
Adapted Level B (Puppy Likes to Play) Book Unit & Comprehension (Autism)
“Puppy Likes to Play” is a Level B Adapted book with picture vocabulary words and multiple choice picture comprehension questions that directly correlates with RL.1.3 CCSS. Great for students with Autism or Special Education Students. Puppy Likes to Play Book Unit – TpT Continue reading
Winter Version – Modified Touch Math (Autism)
Adapted Addition Touch Math within 10 for students that struggle double touching numbers using the regular version of Touch Math. This has been extremely helpful for my kiddos to practice counting/addition but struggle with Touch Math and writing their numbers. … Continue reading
Back to School Social Story – Autism Classroom
YEP!!! Another school year is ready to start and I have a new position to plan for! (Where did summer go?!) I will be sending a New Teacher Social Story home for the parents to read each night with their child to help them understand and deal with the change and transition of having a new … Continue reading
Modified Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment (Autism)
Developed a modified Fountas & Pinnell Visual Multiple Choice Assessment with similar choices to eliminate “easy guesses” and focus more on reading and comprehension. This Benchmark Assessment is given 3 different ways: – Completely independently (student reads the book & answers the comprehension worksheet) – Semi Independent (student reads the book independently & teacher reads … Continue reading
Finding the Main Idea (Autism)
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Social Thinking so it Sticks!
Inside Out: What Makes a Person with Social Cognitive Deficits Tick?written by Michelle Garcia Winner, SLP ©2000 Think Social Publishing, Inc. All Right Reserved. www.socialthinking.com Click on the link for more information on Michelle Garcia Winner’s amazing book. Book Link Below are some visuals based on Michelle Garcia Winner’s Book, Inside Out: What Makes a Person … Continue reading
Core Vocabulary & Communication
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) includes all forms of communication (other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas. We all use AAC when we make facial expressions or gestures, use symbols or pictures, or write. People with severe speech or language problems rely on … Continue reading
Autism & Challenging Behaviors
Here are some Behavior Management strategies that I have found successful over the years with a wide variety of students. Hopefully you will find them as successful for you as well! There is no one-size fits all when it comes to special education classroom behavior management strategies. Behavior interventions can be preventive … Continue reading
Visual Organization Planning – Autism
Kids with Autism often struggle in the area of Executive Functioning or “Organized Thinking.” Our kids can be very “smart” and have a cognitive black hole with regards to intuitively learning organized thinking and related skills spontaneously. Organized Thinking for our kids is about … Continue reading
Force, Motion & Simple Machines Interactive Picture Symbol Book (Autism/SPED)
This is an interactive book with picture symbol text support and comprehension questions with velcro picture answer cards. Topics of Mini Passages with Comprehension Questions: 1) Force & Motion Passage & Questions 2) Push & Pull Passage & Questions Push & Pull Page of Examples 3) Machines / Simple Machines Passage & Questions … Continue reading
Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), exists when sensory signals are either not detected or don’t get organized into appropriate responses. Pioneering occupational therapist, educational psychologist, and neuroscientist A. Jean Ayres, PhD, likened SPD to a neurological “traffic jam” that prevents certain parts of the brain from receiving the information needed to interpret sensory information correctly. A … Continue reading
Modified Plot Visuals and Templates for RL 1.3-3.3 (Autism/SPED/ELL)
This RL1.3-3.3 Visual Plot Templates were designed for students that required picture symbol text support when reading to better understand and comprehend the skills. These visuals provide repetition and structure for these kiddos. There are 9 different templates based on level of difficulty. – RL … Continue reading